Q: On this date in 2000, "The Perfect Storm" premiered in U.S. theaters. George Clooney played Billy Tyne, captain of -- can you name his fishing boat?
A: The Andrea Gail.
Q: A photo of which actress became history's hottest pin-up picture on this day in 1946?
A: Rita Hayworth. The pin-up was glued to the side of an atomic bomb exploded over Bikini Lagoon. Ironically, Rita was wearing a bikini in the photo -- but it was probably blown off in the explosion.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Today's trivia questions
Q: He was born on this date in 1944. His movies include Breaking Point, the Texas Wheelers and The Firm. Who is he?
A: Gary Busey
Q: On June 29, 1951 Bill Hailey and the Comets reached #1 on the U.S. charts with the first rock and roll single. Can you name that tune?
A: "Rock Around the Clock". If it hadn't been for Bill Hailey, the Rolling Stones wouldn't be around to do their latest hard-rockin', hard kicking, take-no-prisoners tune about turning sixty.
A: Gary Busey
Q: On June 29, 1951 Bill Hailey and the Comets reached #1 on the U.S. charts with the first rock and roll single. Can you name that tune?
A: "Rock Around the Clock". If it hadn't been for Bill Hailey, the Rolling Stones wouldn't be around to do their latest hard-rockin', hard kicking, take-no-prisoners tune about turning sixty.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Today's trivia questions
Q: On June 28, 1914 what war started?
A: World War one started. It was billed as "The War To End All Wars". Somebody should be sued for false advertising.
Q: Who said, on June 28, 1931 "I would never run for President--no matter how bad the country needed a comedian."?
A: Will Rogers, after many urged him to run for President.
Q: In 1974's top money-making film "Blazing Saddles," What did director Mel Brooks appear as?
A: Sioux Indian; Harvey Korman was Hedley Lamar; Dom DeLuise played Buddy Bizzare.
A: World War one started. It was billed as "The War To End All Wars". Somebody should be sued for false advertising.
Q: Who said, on June 28, 1931 "I would never run for President--no matter how bad the country needed a comedian."?
A: Will Rogers, after many urged him to run for President.
Q: In 1974's top money-making film "Blazing Saddles," What did director Mel Brooks appear as?
A: Sioux Indian; Harvey Korman was Hedley Lamar; Dom DeLuise played Buddy Bizzare.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Allen Rock's trivia questions
Q: On this date in 1988, Michael Tyson regained his world heavyweight title with a knockout in 91 seconds of the first round. Can you name the boxer he beat?
A: Michael Spinks
Q: Mildred Hill composed the music to what song which we all have sung?
A: "Happy Birthday" on this date in 1859. I'd suggest that we all sing "Happy Birthday" to "Happy Birthday," But the last time I tried to sing, I hit a high note and shattered the shower door.
A: Michael Spinks
Q: Mildred Hill composed the music to what song which we all have sung?
A: "Happy Birthday" on this date in 1859. I'd suggest that we all sing "Happy Birthday" to "Happy Birthday," But the last time I tried to sing, I hit a high note and shattered the shower door.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Monday, June 26th
Q: On this date in 1987, a movie starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks opened in the U.S. What was the title? Just give me the facts.
A: Dragnet.
Q: At his heaviest, how much did U.S. President James Madison weigh?
A: 98 pounds.
Q: The genius Albert Einstein slept how many hours every night?
A: Ten.
A: Dragnet.
Q: At his heaviest, how much did U.S. President James Madison weigh?
A: 98 pounds.
Q: The genius Albert Einstein slept how many hours every night?
A: Ten.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Friday, June 23rd
Q: Fifty years ago today the #1 U.S. song was "The Wayward Wind." Who sang it?
A: Gogi Grant (#1 for 8 weeks!).
Q: In 1867 a Milwaukee, Wisconsin printer named Christopher Latham Sholes patented what was to be the first useful what?
A: Most of you over 40 have used one -- the typewriter. In 1874 the Remington Model 1, the first commercial typewriter, was placed on the market. The electronic typewriters -- with "memory" capable of storing text -- first appeared in 1978.
A: Gogi Grant (#1 for 8 weeks!).
Q: In 1867 a Milwaukee, Wisconsin printer named Christopher Latham Sholes patented what was to be the first useful what?
A: Most of you over 40 have used one -- the typewriter. In 1874 the Remington Model 1, the first commercial typewriter, was placed on the market. The electronic typewriters -- with "memory" capable of storing text -- first appeared in 1978.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Friday, June 23rd
Q: Fifty years ago today the #1 U.S. song was "The Wayward Wind." Who sang it?
A: Gogi Grant (#1 for 8 weeks!).
Q: In 1867 a Milwaukee, Wisconsin printer named Christopher Latham Sholes patented what was to be the first useful what?
A: Most of you who are over 40 have used them -- the typewriter. In 1874 the Remington Model 1, the first commercial typewriter, was placed on the market. The electronic typewriters -- with "memory" capable of storing text -- first appeared in 1978.
A: Gogi Grant (#1 for 8 weeks!).
Q: In 1867 a Milwaukee, Wisconsin printer named Christopher Latham Sholes patented what was to be the first useful what?
A: Most of you who are over 40 have used them -- the typewriter. In 1874 the Remington Model 1, the first commercial typewriter, was placed on the market. The electronic typewriters -- with "memory" capable of storing text -- first appeared in 1978.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On June 22, 1959, Ed Lubanski made bowling history by doing what?
A: At Miami's Bowling Palace, Ed bowled two consecutive perfect games. Big deal! I once bowled five straight perfect games. Of course, for me, a perfect game is one where I don't drop the ball on my foot.
Q: Who was the president who signed a law giving 18-year-olds the right to vote? (And, reportedly, several of them have.)
A: On June 22, 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the law.
Q: The Bionic Woman was born on this day in 1949. What is her real name?
A: Lindsey Wagner. And she wasn't even bionic then. In 1949 bionics hadn't been invented. In fact, every morning for several years they had to wind her up. The Bionic Woman had more reconstructive work done that the entire cast of Baywatch. She had "girl power" decades before the Spice Girls!
A: At Miami's Bowling Palace, Ed bowled two consecutive perfect games. Big deal! I once bowled five straight perfect games. Of course, for me, a perfect game is one where I don't drop the ball on my foot.
Q: Who was the president who signed a law giving 18-year-olds the right to vote? (And, reportedly, several of them have.)
A: On June 22, 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the law.
Q: The Bionic Woman was born on this day in 1949. What is her real name?
A: Lindsey Wagner. And she wasn't even bionic then. In 1949 bionics hadn't been invented. In fact, every morning for several years they had to wind her up. The Bionic Woman had more reconstructive work done that the entire cast of Baywatch. She had "girl power" decades before the Spice Girls!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On June 21, 1958, Bobby Darin had his first million selling single. What was it?
A: "Splish Splash." His follow-up "Spurt Squirt" was not a big hit.
Q: According to a study by the Department of Health & Human Services, what percent of today's popular movies have characters that use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco?
A: 98 percent.
Q: On June 21, 2003, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," fifth book in J.K. Rowling's blockbuster series about a young wizard, hit the book stores. How many copies were sold the first day?
A: 5 million.
A: "Splish Splash." His follow-up "Spurt Squirt" was not a big hit.
Q: According to a study by the Department of Health & Human Services, what percent of today's popular movies have characters that use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco?
A: 98 percent.
Q: On June 21, 2003, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," fifth book in J.K. Rowling's blockbuster series about a young wizard, hit the book stores. How many copies were sold the first day?
A: 5 million.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1991, the capital of reunified Germany was re-established in Berlin. Before reunification, what was the capital of West Germany?
A: Bonn.
Q: What is the official animal of Canada?
A: The beaver.
Q: Who was America's most decorated hero in World War II?
A: Audie Murphy. His book about the war, "To Hell and Back," was a best seller in the 1950s (and made into a movie with an all-star cast). Yet, he's probably best known as the short, baby-faced hero in class-B western movies on late night television. Little Audie was the only guy in Hollywood history who was tougher in real life than he could ever fake in the movies.
A: Bonn.
Q: What is the official animal of Canada?
A: The beaver.
Q: Who was America's most decorated hero in World War II?
A: Audie Murphy. His book about the war, "To Hell and Back," was a best seller in the 1950s (and made into a movie with an all-star cast). Yet, he's probably best known as the short, baby-faced hero in class-B western movies on late night television. Little Audie was the only guy in Hollywood history who was tougher in real life than he could ever fake in the movies.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: This was a big day for cats in 1978. Why?
A: The "Garfield" comic strip first appeared in newspapers.
Q: Which U.S. president played ping-pong almost every day?
A: Warren G. Harding.
Q: What national monument arrived in New York Harbor on this date in 1855?
A: The Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately, the shop lost her luggage and she's had to wear the same dress ever since. The Statue of Liberty was made in France. Isn't that something? Even ours are imported.
A: The "Garfield" comic strip first appeared in newspapers.
Q: Which U.S. president played ping-pong almost every day?
A: Warren G. Harding.
Q: What national monument arrived in New York Harbor on this date in 1855?
A: The Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately, the shop lost her luggage and she's had to wear the same dress ever since. The Statue of Liberty was made in France. Isn't that something? Even ours are imported.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1995, the movie "Batman Forever" premiered in the USA. Who played Batman's sidekick Robin?
A: Chris O'Donnell.
Q: On this date in 1903, Henry Ford did something for the first time. What was it?
A: He sold his first car. And late word indicates it'll be out of the shop by next Tuesday at the latest.
Q: On June 16, 1891, George A. Hormel & Company was founded in Austin, Minnesota. In 1937 they introduced the world's biggest-selling canned meat product. What was it called?
A: Spam.
Q: What do most U.S. adults consider to be the most important product introduced during the last century?
A: Eighty-three percent say the computer, 9 percent the telephone, and 5 percent the television (Roper Starch Worldwide, New York).
A: Chris O'Donnell.
Q: On this date in 1903, Henry Ford did something for the first time. What was it?
A: He sold his first car. And late word indicates it'll be out of the shop by next Tuesday at the latest.
Q: On June 16, 1891, George A. Hormel & Company was founded in Austin, Minnesota. In 1937 they introduced the world's biggest-selling canned meat product. What was it called?
A: Spam.
Q: What do most U.S. adults consider to be the most important product introduced during the last century?
A: Eighty-three percent say the computer, 9 percent the telephone, and 5 percent the television (Roper Starch Worldwide, New York).
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: What country made its final war debt payment to the United States on this date in 1934?
A: Finland. It was the only nation that honored its debt -- which also made Finland the only nation eligible for a gold American Express card.
Q: What is the modern-day 35th wedding anniversary gift?
A: Jade.
A: Finland. It was the only nation that honored its debt -- which also made Finland the only nation eligible for a gold American Express card.
Q: What is the modern-day 35th wedding anniversary gift?
A: Jade.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1982, the Falklands War effectively ended -- with British troops victorious. Which country's forces were they fighting?
A: Argentina.
Q: "The Gong Show" debuted on June 14, 1976 on NBC. Who was the host?
A: Chuck Barris. He introduced amateur acts, the worst of which were "gonged" by a panel of celebrity judges.
Q: How many of the top ten best-selling hardcover children's books of all time were written by Dr. Seuss?
A: Four: The Cat in the Hat; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. He wrote 48 books, selling more than 100 million copies in 20 languages.
A: Argentina.
Q: "The Gong Show" debuted on June 14, 1976 on NBC. Who was the host?
A: Chuck Barris. He introduced amateur acts, the worst of which were "gonged" by a panel of celebrity judges.
Q: How many of the top ten best-selling hardcover children's books of all time were written by Dr. Seuss?
A: Four: The Cat in the Hat; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. He wrote 48 books, selling more than 100 million copies in 20 languages.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Tuesday, June 13th
Q: In 1927 on this day, 750-thousand pounds of shredded paper were thrown from New York City windows. What was the reason?
A: Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade, which promptly turned Manhattan into the world's largest kitty litter.
Q: Who introduced ice cream to America on this day in 1789?
A: Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, at a dinner party for George Washington. After a double-dip of vanilla tapioca, President Washington said, "You know, this stuff reminds me of Valley Forge yogurt."
A: Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade, which promptly turned Manhattan into the world's largest kitty litter.
Q: Who introduced ice cream to America on this day in 1789?
A: Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, at a dinner party for George Washington. After a double-dip of vanilla tapioca, President Washington said, "You know, this stuff reminds me of Valley Forge yogurt."
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Monday, June 12th
Q: Do you remember the cartoon "Mighty Mouse"? If yes, what was his girlfriend's name?
A: Pearl Pureheart.
Q: On June 12, 1980, actor Milburn Stone died at age 75. What TV show was he on?
A: He was on "Gunsmoke" for 21 years, playing the character "Doc" Galen Adams.
Q: Who was the first American author to publish a novel that was composed on a typewriter?
A: Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" were his first novels cranked out on a typewriter. Most authors of his time wrote in longhand.
A: Pearl Pureheart.
Q: On June 12, 1980, actor Milburn Stone died at age 75. What TV show was he on?
A: He was on "Gunsmoke" for 21 years, playing the character "Doc" Galen Adams.
Q: Who was the first American author to publish a novel that was composed on a typewriter?
A: Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" were his first novels cranked out on a typewriter. Most authors of his time wrote in longhand.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Do you remember the cartoon "Mighty Mouse"? If yes, what was his girlfriend's name?
A: Pearl Pureheart.
Q: On June 12, 1980, actor Milburn Stone died at age 75. What TV show was he on?
A: He was on "Gunsmoke" for 21 years, playing the character "Doc" Galen Adams.
Q: Who was the first American author to publish a novel that was composed on a typewriter?
A: Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" were his first novels cranked out on a typewriter. Most authors of his time wrote in longhand.
A: Pearl Pureheart.
Q: On June 12, 1980, actor Milburn Stone died at age 75. What TV show was he on?
A: He was on "Gunsmoke" for 21 years, playing the character "Doc" Galen Adams.
Q: Who was the first American author to publish a novel that was composed on a typewriter?
A: Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" were his first novels cranked out on a typewriter. Most authors of his time wrote in longhand.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Friday, June 9th
Q: Who invented the electric guitar?
A: Les Paul, who was born on June 9, 1917. Without Les Paul, rock 'n' roll wouldn't even wake you up. You'd never be able to drown out the singers. You could probably even understand Bob Dylan. Well, maybe not.
Q: On June 9, 1934, Walt Disney introduced a bit player in a cartoon called, "The Little Wise Hen." He is now a star. Who is he?
A: Donald Duck.
A: Les Paul, who was born on June 9, 1917. Without Les Paul, rock 'n' roll wouldn't even wake you up. You'd never be able to drown out the singers. You could probably even understand Bob Dylan. Well, maybe not.
Q: On June 9, 1934, Walt Disney introduced a bit player in a cartoon called, "The Little Wise Hen." He is now a star. Who is he?
A: Donald Duck.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Thursday, June 8th
Q: Pepperoni is the most popular U.S. pizza topping. What is the least favorite?
A: Anchovy.
Q: The first regular schedule of TV programs began on this day in 1928 when WGY-TV in Schenectady, New York began telecasting three hours a week. That may not sound like much; but remember, in 1928 they didn't have reruns. Which brings us to a trivia question -- the Texaco Star Theater was first telecast on June 8, 1949. That was the golden age of television, when the only commercials that discussed absorbency were for paper towels. Who was the star of the show?
A: Milton Berle.
A: Anchovy.
Q: The first regular schedule of TV programs began on this day in 1928 when WGY-TV in Schenectady, New York began telecasting three hours a week. That may not sound like much; but remember, in 1928 they didn't have reruns. Which brings us to a trivia question -- the Texaco Star Theater was first telecast on June 8, 1949. That was the golden age of television, when the only commercials that discussed absorbency were for paper towels. Who was the star of the show?
A: Milton Berle.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: What were early models of vacuum cleaners powered by?
A: Gasoline.
Q: On June 7, 1955, quiz master Hal March introduced the "isolation booth" to what TV quiz show?
A: The $64,000 Question. Contestants were locked inside the sound-proof glass both for the final series of questions that led to the grand prize.
A: Gasoline.
Q: On June 7, 1955, quiz master Hal March introduced the "isolation booth" to what TV quiz show?
A: The $64,000 Question. Contestants were locked inside the sound-proof glass both for the final series of questions that led to the grand prize.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Which TV news magazine debuted on this date in 1978?
A: ABC's "20/20".
Q: When America's first drive-in movie theater opened on June 6, 1933, it was a complete failure. Then somebody suggested trying it at night. Where was it?
A: Camden, New Jersey. My dad proposed to Mom at a drive-in movie theater. Dad still has a souvenir of that romantic night -- the speaker he drove away with when he forgot to remove it from his side window.
Q: June 6, 1944 was a big day during World War Two. What do we call it?
A: D-Day, when thousands of Allied forces occupied the beaches of Normandy -- sort of like Spring Break with artillery. Older Americans remember it as the big war, primarily because it was the last one we won.
Q: You want your frog to be happy. What color should you paint its box?
A: Blue -- frogs love blue (L.M. Boyd's Book of Odd Facts).
A: ABC's "20/20".
Q: When America's first drive-in movie theater opened on June 6, 1933, it was a complete failure. Then somebody suggested trying it at night. Where was it?
A: Camden, New Jersey. My dad proposed to Mom at a drive-in movie theater. Dad still has a souvenir of that romantic night -- the speaker he drove away with when he forgot to remove it from his side window.
Q: June 6, 1944 was a big day during World War Two. What do we call it?
A: D-Day, when thousands of Allied forces occupied the beaches of Normandy -- sort of like Spring Break with artillery. Older Americans remember it as the big war, primarily because it was the last one we won.
Q: You want your frog to be happy. What color should you paint its box?
A: Blue -- frogs love blue (L.M. Boyd's Book of Odd Facts).
Monday, June 05, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Cowboy movie star Hopalong Cassidy was born on June 5, 1895. Hopalong wasn't his real name; it was actually Prancealong. No, seriously, what was the actor's real name?
A: William Boyd. He played Hopalong Cassidy in 66 movies and a hundred TV shows. The original Hopalong Cassidy did, indeed, hop along. In the novels by Clarence E. Mulford, Cassidy had a gimp leg. He also was a profane slob who never took a bath. But in those days, Hollywood cleaned up everything. They still clean up, but only at the box office.
Q: Which has more neck bones -- giraffes or mice?
A: They both have the same number of neck bones: seven.
Q: How much cash is needed to open a Swiss bank account?
A: 100,000 Swiss francs, or approximately $80,000.
A: William Boyd. He played Hopalong Cassidy in 66 movies and a hundred TV shows. The original Hopalong Cassidy did, indeed, hop along. In the novels by Clarence E. Mulford, Cassidy had a gimp leg. He also was a profane slob who never took a bath. But in those days, Hollywood cleaned up everything. They still clean up, but only at the box office.
Q: Which has more neck bones -- giraffes or mice?
A: They both have the same number of neck bones: seven.
Q: How much cash is needed to open a Swiss bank account?
A: 100,000 Swiss francs, or approximately $80,000.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: If your surgeon said your otoplasty was successful, can you be confident that (a) your nose is now shorter, (b) your ears no longer stick out, or (c)you have only one chin?
A: Your ears no longer stick out.
Q: With all the talk about the road to becoming a U.S. citizen, who did Congress grant citizenship to on June 2, 1924?
A: All American Indians.
Q: Who said, "Accept the challenges, so you may feel the exhilaration of victory"?
A: George S. Patton.
A: Your ears no longer stick out.
Q: With all the talk about the road to becoming a U.S. citizen, who did Congress grant citizenship to on June 2, 1924?
A: All American Indians.
Q: Who said, "Accept the challenges, so you may feel the exhilaration of victory"?
A: George S. Patton.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: A baby named Kal-El was born on this date in 1938. He grew up to become -- who?
A: Superman! (Born on the planet Krypton.) Superman first appeared in Action Comics. His creator, Toronto artist Joe Shuster, sold his rights to the character for $130. Superman's origin was inspired by the biblical story of Moses, whose parents abandoned him as a baby to save his life.
Q: According to the National Climatic Data Center, what city is the windiest in the United States?
A: Dodge City, Kansas. Chicago, the Windy City, is 53rd.
A: Superman! (Born on the planet Krypton.) Superman first appeared in Action Comics. His creator, Toronto artist Joe Shuster, sold his rights to the character for $130. Superman's origin was inspired by the biblical story of Moses, whose parents abandoned him as a baby to save his life.
Q: According to the National Climatic Data Center, what city is the windiest in the United States?
A: Dodge City, Kansas. Chicago, the Windy City, is 53rd.
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